17 killed, 1 missing in fresh Kajuru attack
Gunmen yesterday killed 16 persons in a fresh attack on Ungwan Barde in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This followed the reported killing of a man identified as Danbuzu Nemi on Saturday as he went to his farm after casting his vote.
A source said when some members of the community noticed Nemi’s absence, they decided to send a team of five persons to go and search for him.
The source said the team, Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola yesterday commended the people of the state for voting candidates of the All Progressives Congress in the Saturday’s House of Assembly election. Oyetola, in a statement by his spokesman, Adeniyi Adesina, said having absolute majority in the legislature would enable his government to move at the pace that would fast track its development agenda.
The APC won 22 out of the 25 assembly seats whose results were declared by the INEC.
“The outcome of the House of Assembly election is further on their way, met some armed men by a small stream who asked them to go back leading to an exchange between the two groups.
He said: “As the five persons who were on bikes turned to go, they were given a hot chase by the armed men and in the process, four escaped; but one of them fell and has not been seen since yesterday.”
Our correspondent learnt that the gunmen trailed the villagers to their community and attacked the village yesterday morning, killing 16 persons.
Jonah Luka Sarki, village proof of the popularity of our party in this state. It shows that nobody can describe our victory in previous elections as a fluke.
“Already, we have launched out on a massive scale in road rehabilitation across major towns. “The grading of critical rural roads is ongoing.
“We have also flagged off revitalization of nine major/ secondary hospitals and 332 primary healthcare centres, one per ward to take healthcare to our people at the grassroots.
“Our big plans for agriculture and mining will come on stream soon. We are set to hold our first economic summit to launch the state into a boom,” he said. head of Doka when contacted, said while the remains of the first missing person had been found, there was no trace of other person whom he identified as Danlami.
He said the area was calm as there were security agents in the area.
The Kaduna State Government also confirmed the attack at Ungwan Barde community and extended its sympathy to the community and the families of the victims.
The government, in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, media assistant to the governor, said the government was appealing for calm in the area and urging all communities to uphold peace.
He said: “Heads of security agencies in Kaduna State have informed Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of an attack on Ungwan Barde community by unknown bandits, today, 10th March 2019. The government condemns this violent attack and extends its sympathy to the families of the victims and the entire community.
“The security agencies have informed the governor that measures are being taken to contain the situation and to secure the general area. More troops have been deployed to the community, while the Nigerian Air Force personnel are carrying out aerial surveillance and reconnaissance.
“The security agencies will provide further updates. The Governor has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency to proceed to the community for immediate assessment and delivery of relief materials. The government appeals to all our communities to do their utmost for peace and harmony.”